TPPL batteries in material handling applications: today and tomorrow

Maxim Khabur

18 February 2024

Thin plate pure lead (TPPL) batteries are still in use for motive power in electric forklifts. But will that always be the case? Max Khabur of OneCharge takes a look.

When one thinks of the motive power behind any electric vehicle, lithium batteries immediately come to mind. One of the challenges equipment OEMs sometimes face in using them, however, is their higher price. In material handling applications, however — specifically forklifts — this is a disadvantage, especially for smaller fleets.…

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